The funny counterattack of traveling through time and space and becoming a vicious female supporting

Chapter 169: Breaking through the desperate situation

Qian Dayong stood in the tent, his gaze fixed on the map before him, his brow furrowed as anxiety gradually spread. Despite the unrest within the city, the Nanyang garrison had not fallen into the chaos he had anticipated. On the contrary, Nie Yuan's calmness and composure gave him a vague sense of unease and oppression.

Just as he was lost in thought, a spy rushed into the tent like a gust of wind, his face grim and serious as if water could be squeezed out of it. He seemed to be bearing earth-shattering news. "General, the latest intelligence reports indicate that the 5,000 city defense troops in Nanyang Prefecture have been replaced." The spy's voice was laced with suppressed tension, as if forced through gritted teeth.

"Replaced?" A hint of doubt flashed across Qian Dayong's eyes, like a stone dropped into a calm lake. "Replaced by whom?" the spy whispered, "The Black Armored Cavalry of the Prince of Zhennan." Those four words weighed heavily on Qian Dayong's heart like four mountains.

The Black Armored Cavalry, the most elite ace unit under the command of the Prince of Zhennan, were renowned for their near-unbroken reputation, having virtually never been defeated in battles large or small. He had originally assumed he was facing an ordinary city defender, but now, upon learning that the city's defenders were the Black Armored Cavalry, the situation suddenly became as difficult as a mountain pressing down on an egg.

"How is this possible?" Qian Dayong whispered in disbelief, his face darker than a dark cloud. "Shouldn't the Black Armored Cavalry be guarding the southwestern border? How could they suddenly appear in Nanyang Prefecture like ghosts?"

The spy continued, "I only know that the Prince of Zhennan has dispatched approximately five thousand elite black-armored cavalry, silently replacing the original city defenses like ghosts. It's precisely because of this force that Nie Yuan was able to maintain his rock-solid composure amidst the turmoil within the city." Qian Dayong's expression darkened, almost dripping with gloom. He had assumed that the Nanyang Prefecture's defenses were merely ordinary garrisons, well-trained and relatively easy to handle. However, now, facing the Prince of Zhennan's strongest army, his original plan seemed like a shattered house battered by a raging wind, crumbling to a crisp.

The Black Armored Cavalry, as an invincible force, was not only as fierce as a tiger descending from the mountain when charging into battle, but also performed as solid as a rock in defensive battles. The arrival of this force forced Qian Dayong to reshuffle his entire strategy.

"No wonder Nie Yuan is so calm and composed. It turns out he has the Black Armored Cavalry at his disposal." Qian Dayong gritted his teeth, a wave of resentment rising within him. Once upon a time, he too had dreamed of joining the Prince of Zhennan's elite force, becoming a member of it. However, fate had placed him on the opposite side.

"General, what should we do now?" the deputy general asked solemnly. "The Black Armored Cavalry's strength cannot be underestimated. We're afraid we won't be able to gain the upper hand in a head-on confrontation."

Qian Dayong didn't respond immediately. He knew that a head-on confrontation with the Black Armored Cavalry would be tantamount to self-destruction, but he also knew that if he missed the opportunity, Nanyang Prefecture would become a nightmare he could never recapture. Retreat was not an option. This battle depended on his honor and future; he had to find a breakthrough.

"The Black Armored Cavalry are indeed powerful, but they are not indestructible." Qian Dayong finally spoke, his tone returning to calmness, like the surface of a still lake. "Their strength lies in their iron-clad discipline and seamless coordination, but precisely because of this, they also have certain set tactics. We can exploit their combat methods and find opportunities for breakthroughs."

His mind raced, contemplating how to achieve victory in this clash with the Black Armored Cavalry. Every powerful army has its weaknesses, and Qian Dayong firmly believed that even the Black Armored Cavalry could be defeated if properly employed. "General, do you want to change our original plan?" the deputy general asked timidly.

"The plan remains the same, but we must be doubly cautious." Qian Dayong's eyes were as firm as a rock, as if he had made up his mind to fight to the death. "Continue to disrupt the order in the city. When the enemy reveals a flaw, we will attack with all our strength."

He knew full well that this battle was not merely a military struggle, but a profound test of his own ingenuity and resolve. The arrival of the Black Armored Cavalry complicated the situation, but also presented a new opportunity. If he could find the right opportunity to defeat this elite force, Qian Dayong would achieve an unimaginable victory, not only helping the Third Prince recapture Nanyang Prefecture but also proving his own strength and worth, shining like a brilliant star.

As night gradually fell, the soldiers in the camp busied themselves with final preparations. Qian Dayong stood quietly outside the tent, gazing at the blurred outline of the Nanyang city wall in the distance. At that moment, the unyielding will within him grew stronger, like a burning flame.

"Nie Yuan, the Black Armored Cavalry may be powerful, but they are not invincible," Qian Dayong muttered to himself. He was well aware of the enemy's strength and advantages, but he was not afraid. Instead, he saw them as challenges and opportunities, determined to demonstrate his courage and wisdom in this battle.